Chapter 11 - Relics of Civilization, Dr. Will

Chapter 11: Relics of Civilization, Dr. WillThe group nodded. Power was often tied to interests, and in Earth’s unique situation, the Federal Government naturally had measures in place. They wouldn’t truly let someone with no understanding of interstellar warfare command a fleet in battle, so the positions held by Earthlings in various departments lacked real authority.

However, as compensation, this batch of Earthlings also didn’t have to bear the responsibilities that would normally come with their positions.

As further compensation, they weren’t bound by certain clauses and could freely choose their future development paths. If they were interested in their current roles, they could fully utilize the resources of StarNet University, attending virtual classes to gain the necessary skills until they are competent.

“You two have your ships secured. We have obtained two frigate blueprints!” Lin Zhichen revealed a slight smile.

“We’ve already gathered enough funds for one frigate. Once we return from this trip, we’ll start building the ship!”

“Big brother, you’re amazing!” The group immediately became excited.

In this era, starships are a symbol of status. No amount of wealth can compare to the sense of security brought by a tangible fleet.

After closing the communication, Lin Zhichen sat in the captain’s chair, quietly gazing at the starry sky.

As a Psionic, his heightened senses also brought drawbacks. Whenever Lin Zhichen gazed at the stars, he could vaguely feel an unshakable sense of impending danger.

This sense of crisis was as faint as dust, yet it was ever-present, like an indelible shadow pressing on his heart.

Only at times like this could Lin Zhichen deeply understand the Federal Government’s military policy. Despite the potential risks, they were distributing starships domestically on a large scale, striving to ignite the public’s yearning for the stars.

In this dark universe, no one knew if the hidden darkness would suddenly erupt tomorrow.

The current prosperity is merely a fleeting firework before the arrival of darkness.

“I am not a saint, but I cannot stand by and watch everything get worse!”

Looking at the glowing talent on the panel—Space-Time Gate—Lin Zhichen gritted his teeth and activated it: “Once a month, let’s hope for a good start.”

With a thought, the Space-Time Gate opened.

Originally seated in the captain’s chair, Lin Zhichen’s form turned from solid to ethereal, quietly disappearing without a trace.

In the vast ocean of information, a certain point was touched, combining with space-time energy, and a subspace quickly took shape.

Mountains and rivers, flowers and birds, cities and towns, bustling traffic—a scene of prosperity.

In the instance world, Lin Zhichen floated in a liquid stasis pod, receiving a stream of information.

Due to his talent, this world took shape naturally, and as a pseudo-creator god, he could obtain certain privileges, such as the complete storyline of the instance world.

That’s right, these formed instance worlds are essentially cycles of stories. Each time a story ends, the entire instance resets.

“Event Horizon…” He repeatedly studied the “plot.” Simply put, it revolves around a starship named “New Frontier,” equipped with the latest technology, a “gravity drive,” which went missing during its maiden voyage.

Years later, the starship reappeared, having returned from a realm vastly different from the scientific universe. It had transformed into a terrifying lifeform with consciousness, driven by a thirst for slaughter.

When the protagonist, Dr. Will, and his team unknowingly boarded the “New Frontier,” they were destined to fall into an endless nightmare.

“So, if the ‘New Frontier’ is directly destroyed, the instance will end. The key point is that Dr. Will, as the chief engineer and designer of the starship, has an extraordinary obsession with it, so the action must be carried out without his knowledge.”

When information is transparent, a Psionic’s power can be fully unleashed.

Dr. Will, who had not yet turned to darkness, witnessed the destruction of his life’s work, the “New Frontier,” in agony.

Of course, in the final blaze, Lin Zhichen used his psionic powers to shield himself from the explosion, obtaining an intact “gravity drive” and a grief-stricken scientist—Dr. Will. The information from this world informed him that these were the most valuable gains from this instance journey.

(This book is not an infinite flow; the instance worlds are not the main focus, but the gains are highlighted.)

[Relic of Civilization* Gravity Drive (White)

Passive Effects: 1: When equipped on a starship, sub-light speed is fixed at 50% of light speed.

2: Cooldown time for the equipped starship’s hyperspace jump engine is reduced by 50%.

3: Hyperspace jump distance for the equipped starship is increased by 1000%.

4: There is a chance that the equipped starship will enter an anomalous subspace during hyperspace jumps. Upon reappearance, the starship may gain the anomalous status “Slaughter Ship Spirit.”

Active Effects: 1: When equipped on a starship, sub-light speed is fixed at 90% of light speed.

2:  Cooldown time for the equipped starship’s hyperspace jump engine is reduced by 90%.

3: Hyperspace jump distance for the equipped starship is increased by 10000%.

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Looking at the massive gravity drive before him, Lin Zhichen’s heart skipped a beat.

Relics of Civilization were miraculous objects of the new universe, their origins unknown, each possessed immense value.

According to the scant information available on the star netwok, many Relics of Civilization provide bonuses to entire factions.

Imagine a faction with tens of thousands of starships; even a mere 1% boost in a specific aspect would significantly enhance overall strength.

Of course, such strategic relics could only be activated one at a time, and they had long cooldown periods.

In comparison, the one he obtained could only enhance a single starship, making it a tactical relic with the lowest value.

Of course, even though its value was relatively low, for someone just starting out like him, it was already a tremendous gain. This meant that in the initial stages, he could accumulate capital more quickly.

Then he looked at Dr. Will, who was in a state of confusion. As the designer of the “New Frontier,” he had his own unique talent in starship design.

“Name: Will (Human, Yellow)

Gender: Male

Age: 44

Occupation: Scientist (Master)

Talent: Starship Design (Red, +25% starship design capability)

Skills: 1: Starship Design (Red, Master 13.12%): +28% starship design capability, allows the design of cruiser hulls, and optimization of cruisers and smaller starships (Note: This skill requires collaboration with a draftsman).

2: Engine Design (Yellow, Grandmaster 13.12%): +33% engine design capability, allows research into warp engines (Note 1: This technology is dangerous and may result in accidents during development; Note 2: Engine blueprints require collaboration with a draftsman).

Evaluation: The evil god of subspace is watching you!”

“I’ve struck gold!” This was Lin Zhichen’s first thought upon seeing Dr. Will’s data panel.

Generally speaking, the upper limit for the talents of normal people without psionic abilities was red, and the enhancement provided by a red talent was typically between 20% and 25%.

If Dr. Will possessed psionic abilities, given his expertise in starship design, he could likely push his talent further, breaking through the upper limit. As he was already a grandmaster-level engine design expert, he could directly transform his talent into a psionic skill, becoming a hero-tier scientist!